Episodes
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FIRST EP OF OUR NEW SHOW! :D go follow it on spotify but here's the first episode <3
now that we’re entering our 20s a lot of us are starting to realize how unprepared we feel, how bleak the future can seem, and how pessimistic we can be about the possibility of living a good life. why does it feel like the world is ending? are we being dramatic or is there some truth to it? in this episode we explore our hopes and fears as we enter young adulthood, the state of gen z, and how we can maybe learn to be a little more hopeful about the future.
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About Our Partners:
Interested in a career in mental health? Check out the Youth Mental Health Corps – a new program created by the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest and AmeriCorps - where anyone with a high school degree can gain experience, skills, and a credential during a year of paid service in the mental health field. Learn more at youthmentalhealthcorps.org
Featured Guests:
Ziad Ahmed: @ziadahmed, Head of Nextgen at UTA, Co-founder of @juvconsulting
Dr. Meg Jay: @drmegjay, megjay.com, Clinical Psychologist, Author of The Defining Decade
Cameron Kasky: @cameronkasky, An Activist and Co-founder of March For Our Lives, a movement focused on ending gun violence in the United States.
Bailey Bass: @baileybass, Actress, Advocate for Environmental Justice
Isaias Hernandez: @queerbrownvegan, Environmentalist, Sustainability Educator
José Caballero: @joseeezc, Gen Z Mental Health Advocate
Deja Foxx: @dejafoxx, Politics Advocate, Founder of @genzgirlgang
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C6oJYFLbesR2ELhXIk7dz?si=6acdcba455dc4323
Website: grownkid.com
Additional Resources:
Do Something
DoSomething was founded in 1993 with the vision that volunteerism could be as cool as sports. Since then, their commitment to fueling change has expanded far beyond making volunteerism cool—now, they’re leading a movement. For over thirty years, they have been the leading hub for youth-centered activism and service.
Join the Voter Catalyst Network (VCN) to ensure Gen Z’s voice is heard at the polls and beyond!
Explore Causes
National Youth Agenda
TheFutureProject
A completely digital experience, designed to give young people the coaching and support they need to navigate life and pursue their dreams.
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HI GUYS WE'RE BACK AND WE HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU ABOUT.....
missed you lots! starting a new show documenting what it's like entering young adulthood and navigating our 20s. we've been working on this for a while and we can't believe we finally get to share this with you. follow along and let's try to figure out our 20s together :')
Follow us: @grownk1d
Listen to the show on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts from!
GrownKid Page: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C6oJYFLbesR2ELhXIk7dz?si=2400cf28814d43ee
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Missing episodes?
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Thank you for your support throughout the last five years. Teenager Therapy has been a constant for so long and you've all helped give our lives so much meaning. This is our last episode to you, I hope you give it a thoughtful listen. We know you'll all go on to live amazing, fulfilling, and thoughtful lives. Fall in love with your existence. We love you. <3
So what happens now?
We'll be taking a break, but we're not going to disappear forever. Eventually, we'll be making our own individual shows but in the meantime, stay updated by following us on Instagram. Talk to you soon!
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Hi, it's Kayla and Gael and we started a podcast company dedicated to producing original shows that help you feel less alone. It's called Astro Studios and the first show under it is called Friendgroup. Each season of Friendgroup highlights how 16 young people dealt with a common life issue.
We wanted to personally show you the first episode of Friendgroup, "outgrowing the love you had for them | vinh, 19" please let us know what you think!
If you like it, you can listen to season 1 one Friendgroup everywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @astrostudios.xyz or friendgroup.xyz
Visit dosomething.org/teenagertherapy to participate in Camp Reboot and add some tools to your mental health toolkit! You’ll even be entered for the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship and other exclusive items! You can also follow them on IG @dosomething
Where to find us:
Instagram
@gaelaitor
@_kaylasuarez
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How do we say this... the last episode of TT will air on September 18th. Surprise! After 5 years, Teenager Therapy is officially coming to an end. In this episode, we explain everything - why it's happening, what's next, and how to keep up with us. We're also going to ask you to send us a message, note, or anything else you wish to tell us before our last episode. DM it to us on Instagram @teenagertherapy !!
Where to find us:
Instagram
@gaelaitor
@_kaylasuarez
@_thomaspham
Unfinished Thoughts is Gael's other podcast
@astrostudios.xyz is Kayla and Gael's podcast production company
Visit dosomething.org/teenagertherapy to participate in Camp Reboot and
add some tools to your mental health toolkit! You’ll even be entered for the
opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship and other exclusive items! You can also follow them on IG @dosomething -
Do you feel mature or do you find yourself feeling like a kid still? In this episode, we explore why we unreasonably expect ourselves to act grown & mature, our craving to be youthful, and the process of letting ourselves be seen for who we are.
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Do you feel like you might never be truly happy? Do you avoid joy knowing it's temporary? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be happy, how to be okay with sadness, and how to accept the endless journey towards happiness.
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it everywhere!
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Do you hate yourself? Do you feel pessimistic about life? Are you constantly wondering why you're so harsh on yourself even when you know you don't deserve it? In this episode, we talk about self-hatred and how to continue forward when everything feels pointless.
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.
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Change is uncomfortable but if life is change, then how do you come to terms and learn to accept the growing pains? In this episode, we talk about our experience with constant change, reverting back to old habits, and learning to deal with growing pains.
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.
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A banter between 3 friends who are slightly sleep deprived, disoriented, and hungry.
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.
You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz -
do you ever feel like life is passing you by? being so focused on work or school that you forget stopping to rest is an option? in this episode, we talk about our longing to go back to simpler times, the growing pains of life, and how we wish we could rest.
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.
You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz -
have you and your friends fantasized about living together? in this episode, we talk about our experience living together for the past month, bad habits we've noticed in each other, and how having a functional household requires a lot of sacrifice. hope you enjoy!
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Content Warning: In this week’s episode, we will be discussing issues that may be disturbing or triggering to some. Some things we will be discussing will include but are not limited to mentions of Sexual Assault, Coercion, Mental Health Struggles, etc. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to this episode description for resources and support. While this episode will not include either party from the following case, we are discussing it with their consent.
Over a year ago, one of our podcast hosts was accused of SA. We were asked to hold them accountable but struggled to figure out what that meant. This episode is us reflecting on our response to a very serious situation, an apology for our shortcomings, and an attempt to understand what holding someone accountable looks like.
For more information about accountability and alternative justice, go to www.safebae.org/360-schools/accountability-training/
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Unfortunately, the audio file for this episode got corrupted so we are forced to use our backup. Please excuse the poor audio quality. You will also notice we re-recorded certain parts to better reflect our feelings on the situation. Thank you for your patience.
Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Offers support, information, and resources for survivors of sexual assault in the United States. Visit their website at https://www.rainn.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US) or 686868 (Canada) to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/
1in6: Offers support and resources for male survivors of sexual abuse. Visit their website at https://1in6.org/
Women's Aid (UK): Provides information and support for women experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault. Visit their website at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
VictimConnect: Offers a helpline and online chat services for all victims of crime in the United States. Visit their website at https://victimconnect.org/ -
Do you think you self-sabotage? Are you able to accept love? Does your past trauma make it hard for you to open up again? In this episode, we talk about the difference between self-sabotaging and protecting yourself, intentionality in dating, and having the courage to open up while Thomas begins his dating adventures in NYC. Enjoy!
News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.
You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz -
Do you think social media traps you into only making friends with people you have mutuals with? Does it make it harder to get out of your social bubble? In this episode, we talk about how we decide who to be friends with, if mutuals make us more or less likely to be friend with someone, and ways to try to get out of our social bubble. Enjoy!
Also this is our first episode filmed in NY! Woooo! You will also notice a camera crew in the room, that's for a secret project we're a part of that we'll tell you about later!
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Do you feel lonely even though you have friends surrounding you? Do you feel as if you're always on the search for a deeper connection? In this episode, we talk about feeling misunderstood, alone, and how to stay connected to friends despite distance.
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We're moving to NY! Sorta... In this episode, we talk about how consequential these next 2 months will be, how radically different our life will look, and the pressure to figure out who we are and what we're doing with our life.
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do you feel frustrated with your body? do you feel like you're in this never-ending journey of body positivity? in this episode, we talk about our experience losing a significant amount of weight, feeling bad regardless, and what we've learned about food & exercise.
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If you're like Gael, you might struggle to be on time. It seems like no matter how hard you try, you will certainly be late. In this episode, we talk about a recent situation that left Thomas and Kayla feeling frustrated, the disrespectful nature of being late, and the thought process behind why some of us struggle to be on time more than others. Enjoy!
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You know those situations make you realize wow... that's a very full circle moment? In this episode, we talk about the numerous full circle moments we've had and reflect on the childhood version of us that would have gone wild if we told them what has happened. We also dive into giving life meaning and how to ensure you live a fullfilling life. Enjoy!
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